Sunday, February 28, 2010
THE GHOST WRITER
The movie based on the book written by Robert Harris delivers way more than you'd expect. Suspenseful, fun, and a twist that you're not expecting. Go see this movie!
Monday, February 22, 2010
BACHLORETTE - Ali Fedotowsky
Ugh. Honestly - the tabloids loved Ali and hated Vienna, but I never got it. Vienna seems like the best fit for Jake, and the most loyal to him... so what's the big deal that she worked at Hooter's or Mako? I mean seriously, we all have skeletons in our closest. And while I may not have shown my cleavage for tips, I have certainly shown off the twins in public sometimes just for free drinks or on really fun nights a spare ciggie here or there.
The choice for BACHLORETTE is a piss poor one. Ali left the show just because she was getting too close and of course if Jake picked her she would not be able to have her own season. And of course, miraculously Facebook let her out of her job for an entire season but forced her to come back on this one. I think she is a liar, a manipulator, and was willing to go the extra distance to secure herself a title season with her name on it. While I am extremely happy that Jake did not take her back - I just wish that the producers would give Tenley the show. At least she's sweet and cute. Ali is the whore, who probably also slept with producers.
VIENNA FOR JAKE!!
The choice for BACHLORETTE is a piss poor one. Ali left the show just because she was getting too close and of course if Jake picked her she would not be able to have her own season. And of course, miraculously Facebook let her out of her job for an entire season but forced her to come back on this one. I think she is a liar, a manipulator, and was willing to go the extra distance to secure herself a title season with her name on it. While I am extremely happy that Jake did not take her back - I just wish that the producers would give Tenley the show. At least she's sweet and cute. Ali is the whore, who probably also slept with producers.
VIENNA FOR JAKE!!
SMART WOMEN MARRY MONEY: HOW WOMEN HAVE BEEN DUPED INTO THE ROMANTIC DREAM - AND HOW THEY'RE PAYING FOR IT written by Elizabeth Ford
SMART GIRLS MARRY MONEY is a disillusioned account which reminds women that we are still the weaker gender. We make less money, and still need men in order to live a financially stable life. This book and others like it are 100% of the reason that women have not completely evolved into equals.
Women should keep their interests, rather than dropping everything in order to become everything that their man wants. Money doesn't buy anything except complications. As a society, we should figure out a way to make romantic love work, rather than consider our monetary interests... after all, our existance is about our lives, not our possessions.
The writing is mildy entertaining, and manages to be slightly witty, however, due to the overall concept I would absolutely not recommend this book.
Women should keep their interests, rather than dropping everything in order to become everything that their man wants. Money doesn't buy anything except complications. As a society, we should figure out a way to make romantic love work, rather than consider our monetary interests... after all, our existance is about our lives, not our possessions.
The writing is mildy entertaining, and manages to be slightly witty, however, due to the overall concept I would absolutely not recommend this book.
DAMAGES - Season 3 (so far)
There is not one character on television that makes my love to hate her more than Patty Hewes, but increasingly I have grown to fear Ellen more than ever. Season 1 was by far one of the best season of television. Amazing character development, and a well thought out structure allowing for one small secret to be revealed in each episode leading up to the reveal of the major secret. The writers and network moved away from that structure for the first few episodes in the second season then once they returned to it, I once again found myself excited about each week again.
This 3rd season, however, is a little different. The Bernie Madoff theme is tired, and boring to me. It feels like we all just lived this story and now we have to just relive it again. I realize that the writers and network wanted to go for the audience who wants to see Bernie go down - but unfortunately it simply does not work. We didn't care if Ted Danson went down - we didn't know if he was good or bad in all honesty. The same with William Hurt. Bernie - we want to see him go down (especially those who lost money in the market crash period). Another huge problem with this season is that there is no cat and mouse between Patty and Ellen (the overall character struggle that works amazingly) - the show feels flat and just plain boring. Last year, we started out in the same sad place that we are this season - so fingers crossed that things pick up. I mean - Tom dies. And that in itself will keep me coming back for few more episodes.
This 3rd season, however, is a little different. The Bernie Madoff theme is tired, and boring to me. It feels like we all just lived this story and now we have to just relive it again. I realize that the writers and network wanted to go for the audience who wants to see Bernie go down - but unfortunately it simply does not work. We didn't care if Ted Danson went down - we didn't know if he was good or bad in all honesty. The same with William Hurt. Bernie - we want to see him go down (especially those who lost money in the market crash period). Another huge problem with this season is that there is no cat and mouse between Patty and Ellen (the overall character struggle that works amazingly) - the show feels flat and just plain boring. Last year, we started out in the same sad place that we are this season - so fingers crossed that things pick up. I mean - Tom dies. And that in itself will keep me coming back for few more episodes.
LOST - Final Season
Ok - admittedly - I wanted to fall off the LOST bandwagon several years ago, though I have choosen to suffer through more seasons just to know how it all ends. And well, sadly, this year it's gotten to be too many questions and just not enough answers.
The Parallel universes were confusing but now I'm really confused - what happened to the parallels? Are we back to flashbacks? What is the structure this season?
With deluded character arcs, confusing plot lines, and unfocused episodes - I am thankful that it's coming to an end, because I just don't care about what happens to any of the characters any longer.
I'm going to keep watching - hoping that it'll pick up and we'll soon find some answers.
More to come.
The Parallel universes were confusing but now I'm really confused - what happened to the parallels? Are we back to flashbacks? What is the structure this season?
With deluded character arcs, confusing plot lines, and unfocused episodes - I am thankful that it's coming to an end, because I just don't care about what happens to any of the characters any longer.
I'm going to keep watching - hoping that it'll pick up and we'll soon find some answers.
More to come.
HEX HALL written by Rachel Hawkins
HEX HALL is the tale of Sophie Mercer, a half breed (half human/half dark witch) and her troubling High School experiences keep piling up. 19 States in 16 years, has kept Sophie on her toes, but finally in once settling into a boarding school for witches, faeries, warlocks, vampires, werewolves, etc, she learns the truth about herself. With three Mean Girls watching her every step of the way, Sophie realizes that it's not just these girls who have it out for her - especially since her father is the Head of the Council (the board in which protects the magical species against their biggest enemies). Throughout this brilliantly fun YA novel, Sophie learns that gaining confidence really is a game changer and that her powers are much stronger than she initially believed.
While I felt HEX HALL consisted of a slightly derivative plot - I found it to be a truly delightful read. To start off, Rachel Hawkins has an amazing fresh voice and I loved reading every page of this book. And I am certain to watch out for every one of books to come. The only story complaints that I have are that two of the "Mean Girls" Anna and Chaston were a tab bit underdeveloped and there are three attacks before anything really is done about them. Otherwise, Rachel's debut novel is full of surprises, suspense and you really will be waiting for the next book in the series as soon as you're finished.
Check it out, on sale March 2, 2010.
While I felt HEX HALL consisted of a slightly derivative plot - I found it to be a truly delightful read. To start off, Rachel Hawkins has an amazing fresh voice and I loved reading every page of this book. And I am certain to watch out for every one of books to come. The only story complaints that I have are that two of the "Mean Girls" Anna and Chaston were a tab bit underdeveloped and there are three attacks before anything really is done about them. Otherwise, Rachel's debut novel is full of surprises, suspense and you really will be waiting for the next book in the series as soon as you're finished.
Check it out, on sale March 2, 2010.
TRULY, MADLY written by Heather Webber
Lucy Valentine, is flawed but that is what makes you love her. The Valentine family has been given a special power to read auras and match makes couples perfectly. The family is wildly famous for this, however, they have been cursed with the inability to keep their own romantic relationships together. And even worse, Lucy lost her power at 14 because she was electrocuted - and now can only find lost objects. So you can imagine how tough it was for Lucy to take over the family business when her mom and dad escape to the islands to hide from the press. When Lucy's first client, Michael comes in looking for love - all that she can find for him is his ex-finances engagement ring. On a dead corpse. Buried in a field right behind Michael's house. Lucy then goes on a hunt to find some answers.
Heather Webber has a unique voice and has constructed refreshingly real characters. When Lucy becomes torn between the Michael (a client) and Sean (a private investigator), the story gets really juicy... I just hope that Heather will explore this love triangle in DEEPLY, DESPERATELY (the next book in the series). Other characters, like Grandmother Dovie, and Lucy's best friend who works as the receptionist at the office are also very quirky and fun too.
Overall, this book is fully of juicy romance, a little suspense, and quick witted fun dialog. A fast read. Definitely, check it out, especially if you're looking for a light hearted world that will suck you in and take you to a fantasy.
Heather Webber has a unique voice and has constructed refreshingly real characters. When Lucy becomes torn between the Michael (a client) and Sean (a private investigator), the story gets really juicy... I just hope that Heather will explore this love triangle in DEEPLY, DESPERATELY (the next book in the series). Other characters, like Grandmother Dovie, and Lucy's best friend who works as the receptionist at the office are also very quirky and fun too.
Overall, this book is fully of juicy romance, a little suspense, and quick witted fun dialog. A fast read. Definitely, check it out, especially if you're looking for a light hearted world that will suck you in and take you to a fantasy.
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